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How to get fromLos Altos to Palo Altoby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 40 bus, line 21 bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Showers & El Caminobus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Showers & Latham to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus bus 21
    56 min
    $4–10

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Palo Altotaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    10 min
    $20–25

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Los Altos to Palo Altowalk walk 5.1 mi
    1h 38m

Los Altos to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar177Weekly Buses
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.9 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Middlefield & Embarcadero via Showers & El Camino and Showers & Latham in around 56 min.

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